Manesha Ali wins gold at IMMAF World Cup in Angola
Pakistan fighter Manesha Ali won gold at the IMMAF World Cup in Luanda, Angola, on Sunday.
Victory comes with seconds left
Ali defeated Angola's Leonela Isabel Blaiye by second-round submission. The exhausted Angolan fighter charged forward with punches as time ran out. Ali caught her opponent in a standing guillotine with 15 seconds remaining.
Tournament features global talent
The event gathered 15 top-ranked teams from around the world. Pakistan MMA Federation chief Omar Ahmed stated the result made running the sport worthwhile. Ali plans to compete for a world title at the championships in Georgia.
Future competition schedule set
The campaign moves to the Pakistan Open before heading to Georgia. The IMMAF World Championships begin on November 1 where she will fight. Ali aims to become the first Pakistani female fighter in the UFC.
All 2 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- Dawn
- Express Tribune
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